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Citroën C4

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L30 CAEMOT history

L30 CAE is a grey diesel Citroën C4 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

L30 CAE grey Citroen C4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
81,230 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 CAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 CAE was last recorded at 81,230 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 8,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,862 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,368 miles
Average per year
5,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,230 miles
  • 2025 – 72,862 miles
  • 2024 – 66,225 miles
  • 2023 – 62,439 miles
  • 2022 – 60,181 miles
  • 2021 – 53,785 miles
  • 2020 – 50,510 miles
  • 2019 – 43,330 miles
  • 2018 – 35,275 miles
  • 2017 – 30,047 miles
  • 2016 – 24,592 miles
  • 2015 – 20,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,230 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,230 miles (+8,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,230 miles
    Test number
    452929869178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass72,862 miles (+6,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,862 miles
    Test number
    766738359574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass66,225 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    547420143538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,205 miles (+3,766)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    622671758709
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,439 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    650640843284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,262 miles
    Test number
    915444966323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,262 miles (+2,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,262 miles
    Test number
    241849997076
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,181 miles
    Test number
    171879650763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,180 miles (+6,395)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    268915817690
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,785 miles (+3,275)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    723834804166
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,510 miles (+7,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,510 miles
    Test number
    110662620282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass43,330 miles (+8,055)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    806682310710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    529411994518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,275 miles (+358)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    820247781155
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass34,917 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    783359619779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,047 miles (+5,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,047 miles
    Test number
    464894375325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass24,592 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,592 miles
    Test number
    221001155605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,324 miles
    Test number
    256056925013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 CAE

Does L30 CAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 CAE is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 CAE?
The MOT on L30 CAE is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 CAE done?
L30 CAE was recorded at 81,230 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,411 miles a year.
Has L30 CAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 CAE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 CAE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L30 CAE find?
L30 CAE passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front outer suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom arm outer ball joint; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close to limit.

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